SBx4xx
Mechatronic flow sensor
2
Contents
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Preliminary note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.1
Symbols used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Warnings used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1
Analogue output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1
Process connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2
Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3
Mounting accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.4
Installation in case of water containing dirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance, repair and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118.1
Clean the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Page 1: ...Operating instructions Mechatronic flow sensor SBx4xx 11368300 00 05 2021 GB...
Page 2: ...instructions 4 3 Intended use 5 4 Function 6 4 1 Analogue output 6 5 Mounting 7 5 1 Process connection 7 5 2 Interference 7 5 3 Mounting accessories 8 5 4 Installation in case of water containing dirt...
Page 3: ...at www ifm com 1 1 Symbols used Requirement Instructions Reaction result Designation of keys buttons or indications Cross reference Important note Non compliance may result in malfunction or interfere...
Page 4: ...Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions without any res...
Page 5: ...ns industrial oils coolants It detects the volume flow flow rate time and outputs an analogue signal that is proportional to the process value ATTENTION Frost formation of the medium w The sensor may...
Page 6: ...f a permanent magnet and a measuring cell 4 1 Analogue output I mA 20 4 0 MEW Q l min 0 Fig 1 Analogue output water 20 C The analogue signal for water is linear from 4 mA no flow to 20 mA final value...
Page 7: ...it in the pipe in accordance with the flow direction arrow and tighten at the spanner flats Do not clamp the housing in a vice IN OUT 1 Fig 2 Process connection IN Inlet OUT Outlet Loosening the socke...
Page 8: ...side of the unit Information about available accessories at www ifm com 5 4 Installation in case of water containing dirt u Use a 200 micron filter in front of the inlet IN u Install sensor horizontal...
Page 9: ...ernational regulations for the installation of electrical equipment Voltage supply according to EN 50178 SELV PELV u Disconnect power u Connect the unit as follows 4 3 2 1 L L 1 BN 2 WH 3 BU Fig 5 Wir...
Page 10: ...re are dirt particles between the float and the housing the display value of the sensor does not return to zero in case of flow standstill In case of contamination the display value can be up to 30 of...
Page 11: ...Remove float and spring u Clean the inside of the float spring and housing e g by means of compressed air u Before re assembly check O ring for damage If necessary replace and grease u After cleaning...